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Preface
As the saying goes, “People are like iron, meals are like steel; if you skip a meal, you’ll be in a panic.” The common people still have many considerations about eating.
For the elderly, their age is gradually increasing, and their bodily organs are also gradually aging, so there are many considerations in terms of diet. Dietary conditioning plays a crucial role.
However, we have noticed a strange phenomenon: most elderly people prefer to eat tofu and congee. Is such a dietary structure scientific?
Elderly People Like Tofu
Everyone knows that when people age, their legs first show signs of aging. Many elderly people experience symptoms like sore waists and legs, often feeling uncomfortable in some way.
The main reason is that with increasing age, bone density in the human body decreases, making it easy to develop symptoms of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis leads to a higher risk of bumps and falls, and the most frightening symptom is fractures. Therefore, as people enter old age, it is essential to prioritize calcium supplementation and bone health.
When it comes to calcium-rich foods, many people easily think of milk. However, there are also some common calcium-rich foods in our daily lives, such as tofu.
Tofu is rich in plant protein and various trace elements, and its calcium content is very high, far exceeding that of other foods.
Many elderly people enjoy eating tofu because it is relatively soft. Elderly individuals often have poor teeth and reduced swallowing and chewing abilities, making tofu a popular food choice among them.
Every 100g of tofu contains 164mg of calcium, and the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio in tofu is also appropriate, which can promote calcium absorption effectively.
If you get tired of eating tofu, you can also switch to soybean milk or other soy products. This not only supplements calcium but also increases the content of plant protein.
While tofu is great, elderly people should not overindulge.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the digestive function of elderly people gradually weakens, and the spleen and stomach functions decline, leading to a reduced ability to digest and absorb food.
Tofu is a high-protein food and is relatively cold in nature, which can particularly increase the burden on the spleen and stomach. Sometimes it can lead to symptoms like indigestion and bloating in the elderly.
Therefore, when consuming tofu, elderly people should do so in moderation and according to their individual conditions.
